The Church Search Case Study

What is the main issue that the Church Search organization is facing?

• The Church Search organization is facing financial issues.

• The Church Search organization is facing communication issues.

What is the role of the "point person" in the Church Search organization?

• The point person is responsible for managing the finances of the organization.

• The point person is responsible for coordinating communication between the search committee and the prospective pastors.

What are some of the communication barriers that the Church Search organization is experiencing?

• Some of the communication barriers include a lack of clarity in communication, power dynamics, and a lack of trust among team members

• Some of the communication barriers include a lack of resources, insufficient marketing, and lack of enthusiasm among team members

How does the Church Search organization use technology to facilitate communication?

• The organization uses social media to communicate with prospective pastors.

• The organization uses a website and email to communicate with prospective pastors.

How does the Church Search organization handle conflicts that arise during the search process?

• The organization has a conflict resolution process in place, which involves bringing in a third-party mediator to facilitate communication between the parties involved.

• The organization encourages team members to work out conflicts among themselves without outside help.

What is the importance of transparency in communication within the Church Search organization?

• Transparency is important because it helps to build trust among team members and ensures that everyone is on the same page.

• Transparency is not important as long as the organization is achieving its goals.

What is the significance of the "meet and greet" events in the Church Search process?

• The meet and greet events are not significant and can be skipped in the search process.

• The meet and greet events allow the search committee and prospective pastors to communicate face-to-face and get to know each other better.

How does the Church Search organization's organizational culture affect communication?

• The organizational culture affects communication by creating norms, values, and beliefs that shape how team members communicate with each other.

• The organizational culture has no impact on communication as long as team members are meeting their targets.

If Marsha successfully completes her task, she will:​ (a)  

• be appointed as the new pastor

• Win the game

• Make a lot of money

Anticipatory Socialization Process = Group Socialization

• True

• False